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1.0 Introduction
Attachment 04 – Operating Support Systems (Porting Support Only)/AT&T LOUISIANA
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Cricket Communications, Inc.
Version: 3Q08 – Two-Way CMRS ICA – Wireless 07/07/09
1.1 This Attachment sets forth terms and conditions for access to Operations Support Systems (OSS) “functions” to
Wireless Service Provider (WSP) for pre-ordering, ordering, and provisioning of Wireline-to-Wireless Number
Portability consistent with FCC Order #95-116 and related Orders.
1.2 The interfaces described herein have certain features which are not related to number portability, but which are
inherently available via the interface. Such non-LNP features shall not be accessed nor used by, through, or on
behalf of WSP pursuant to this Attachment. WSP hereby warrants and represents that it will not access such non-
LNP features. The WSP is authorized by this Attachment to use only the Pre-Order, Ordering, and Provisioning
functions identified herein and only for essential number portability functions.
2.0 Definitions
2.1 “Service Bureau Provider” (SBP), for purposes of this Attachment, means a company which has been engaged by
a WSP to act on its behalf to access AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS application-to-application interfaces via a dedicated
connection for the purpose of transporting multiple WSPs’ Local Number Portability (LNP) transactions.
3.0 General Provisions
3.1 The Parties agree that electronic order processing is more efficient than manual order processing. During
implementation of this Wireless Interconnection Agreement the WSP will migrate to electronic processing within six
(6) months from the Effective Date of this Agreement. Electronic processing is available via AT&T LOUISIANA’s
application-to-application interface or via AT&T LOUISIANA’s Graphical User Interface (GUI). After the six-month
(6) transition period, WSP will no longer submit LNP orders manually and AT&T LOUISIANA shall not be required
to accept and process manual orders, except when the electronic interface is unavailable for a substantial period of
time.
3.2 Proper Use of OSS Interfaces
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3.2.1 WSP agrees to utilize AT&T LOUISIANA electronic interfaces, as described herein, solely for the purposes
of pre-order and order activity necessary for LNP. In addition, WSP agrees that such use will comply with
AT&T LOUISIANA’s Data Connection Security Requirements as identified in Section 7 of this Attachment.
Failure to comply with such security guidelines or misuse of OSS interfaces may result in forfeiture of
electronic access to OSS functionality. In addition, WSP shall be responsible for and indemnifies AT&T
LOUISIANA against any cost, expense or liability relating to any unauthorized entry or access into, or use
or manipulation of AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS from WSP systems, workstations or terminals or by WSP
employees, agents, or any third party gaining access through information and/or Facilities obtained from
or utilized by WSP and shall pay AT&T LOUISIANA for any and all damages caused by such
unauthorized entry.
3.2.2 Within AT&T LOUISIANA regions, WSP’s access to pre-order functions described in Section 4.2.1 below
will only be utilized to view Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) of another carrier’s End
User where WSP has obtained an authorization from the End User for release of CPNI.
3.2.2.1 In AT&T LOUISIANA regions, WSP must maintain records of individual customers'
authorizations for release of CPNI which adhere to all requirements of state and federal law,
as applicable.
3.2.2.2 Throughout AT&T LOUISIANA region, WSP is solely responsible for determining whether
proper authorization has been obtained and holds AT&T LOUISIANA harmless from any
loss on account of WSP’s failure to obtain proper CPNI consent from an End User.
3.2.3 By utilizing electronic interfaces to access OSS functions, WSP agrees to perform accurate and correct
ordering such that no other users of AT&T LOUISIANA OSS, or any of their end users are harmed by the
WSP’s pre-order or order use of AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS. WSP is also responsible for all actions of its
employees using any of AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS. As such, WSP agrees to accept and pay all